Today's date is always a reflective day for me. 17 years ago today I got crushed between 2 cars while walking to the curb by a drunk driver in the middle of the day. I had managed to jump at the last second so it "only" broke my leg and severely bruised me pretty badly. Sure, it could have been much worse, but it definitely changed the trajectory of my life. Mentally it depressed me for a while and as an avid long distance runner back then I can never achieve that level again as I always have leg pains now. So when you hear doctors say "they'll make a full recovery", know that phrase is very subjective and on their terms, not the patient's. I try to be reflective and just be thankful that I'm still here, eventually had a son, and just watched him hit his 5th birthday. Life can change in a blink of an eye so enjoy what you have. And seriously, don't be an asshole and drive after you've been drinking.
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Woah. Damn. Glad you're here and making the most of everything. Thanks for sharing something so personal.
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Had a injury on my left leg 1,5 years ago. Doc said the same to me but it’s not the same and it might not get the same ever again. There are some good days where everything feels fine but then reality comes and you realize things are not as good as you think. Lovely words hope you can enjoy every second and make the best out of it🙏🏽🧡
My friend, we all have our ups and downs, and I understand where you're coming from. Recovering from injuries can be mentally taxing, and your mindset truly makes a difference. Let me share with you a straightforward approach that kept me motivated during my own injuries with an s: focus on building strength around the injury. Learn to listen to your body, embrace the process of discovering newfound strength, and never give up. Time moves forward, and aging is an undeniable truth, just as there will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins. We can't turn back the clock, but the scars we bear serve as proof that we've truly lived.
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I know that time cannot be turned back and I have to work with what I have now. It still sucks I feel like a disabled person compared to what I was before the injury (ofc no front to any disabled people) what I want to say is that the difference between before and after is so huge it’s not comparable to the process of getting older I‘m 21 and my knee is fucked up I can ask a 40y old and he might have better knees then myself.
What happened? If you mind sharing.
Are you into 🏈? I catched the kickoff returned it 30yards and the last man of the opponents team cutted into my leg and the leg overstretched. Torn PCL, internal meniscus and smashed tibia head.
That really sucks man. I’m into football enough. I played when I was younger. These days I’ll watch here and there.
He was out for the season I was out for my career 🤝🏽. Like I said it’s okay for me to build up everything again but building it up from 0 knowing it will never be the same…knowing that I will never play again is pretty hard. Ofc it’s not just about the never play again aspect but sport was and still is a huge factor in my life. I‘m a competitive guy and I measure my performance on me. I‘m never going to work out that heavy again in my life even if I work as much as I did before.
Whoa, brother, that's some heavy stuff you've been through, and I can truly relate to the risks involved in competitive sports. When I was just 21 years old, I had a life-altering experience. I took a nasty fall off a cliff, plummeting about 6 meters down and landing on top of a stone, right on my lower back. To make matters worse, my enduro bike came crashing down on me too. It was a free fall that left me unable to walk for a grueling 11 months.
You see, I've had my fair share of setbacks as well. By this point I was even a part of the boxing national team, but I had to put that on hold. I adamantly refused to undergo any surgeries, though. And then, one day, I said to myself, "Fuck it, man, I want to fight in the CA Amateur championship." Just one week later, I stepped foot back in the gym, determined as ever. Guess what? I ended up securing second place in the championship. Unfortunately, my gold medal got stolen (corruption in sport), but that's beside the point. The important thing was that I had gained a profound understanding of the control I possessed over my body and mind.
Sure, my back still gives me trouble from time to time, and I'll end up spending a couple of weeks in bed dealing with the pain. But you know what? Now I embrace those moments. I'm 40 years old now, and I've learned to appreciate the downtime. It's all part of the journey, brother. Life throws challenges at us, but it's how we rise above them that truly defines us. Stay strong, my friend.
🫡Have to hit the gym tomorrow. Knee hurts so awfully after I visited my ex team yesterday and worked out on the field with them a little. Did you had any surgery on this?
Brother, don't be afraid to experiment. Find those exercises that make you feel amazing. It's all about being patient, staying curious, and exploring different ways to move. And let me tell you, once you tap into that unstoppable beast within, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Go kick some ass!
No surgery done, I just take a break when it hits my back, once a year or so, in winter 🤣, something less, it depends on how much Im lifting at the gym, stress, kids fuckin around…I really do take the time then to chill.
Hey, man! I'm stoked to have you here! Thanks for sharing some solid advice about not drinking and driving. That's a message we all need to hear loud and clear. And speaking of luck, happy you kept alive and thriving. Wow, that's a powerful sentiment! Keep jamming' it!
Have had a similar set of experiences.
Life (and as much, it's trajectory) is a very fluid thing.